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The application process for a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/identification card requires enhanced security measures that meet mandated federal guidelines.
To obtain an Illinois Driver's License you must: Visit a Secretary of State facility, show required identification documents and have your photo taken. Surrender all valid out-of-state licenses, state ID cards, instruction permits and commercial driver's licenses. Pay the appropriate fee.
The purpose of an Illinois ID template is to provide a convenient template for individuals to use when applying for an Illinois state-issued ID card. The template includes all of the required information and the necessary forms needed to complete the application process.
Complete this simple interactive checklist to find out exactly what documents you will need to bring to apply for a REAL ID DL/ID before visiting a Driver Services facility. All acceptable documents presented for verification or proof must be valid (current and not expired).
Effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license (DL) or identification card (ID) will be required to board domestic flights unless you have a valid U.S. passport. To apply for a REAL ID DL/ID, please bring the appropriate documentation specified below to your local DMV.
Use this interactive checklist to confirm whether your have the documents needed to apply for a REAL ID. If you want to update your name, date of birth, Social Security number, or gender, you need to provide identification that connects the new information to the previous details.
